Make : SOUTHWIND | Model : SOUTHWIND | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19780201 - 19780201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V092000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19780425 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FLEETWOOD ENT., INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 69 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
AN INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED BOLT AND NON-LOCKING NUT WAS INSTALLED TO SECURE THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND THE STEERING SECTOR OF SOME MOTOR HOMES. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BOLT WITH ONE OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH AND ADD A SELF-LOCKING NUT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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